2020 Old Westminister Sparkling Piquette/Verjus ‘You are my Sunshine’

Region: Maryland < USA 55% Verjus, 25% piquette blanc, 10% piquette rouge Vineyard/Cellar Stats: Organic farming; bottled without fining or filtering with minimal (if any) added So2; 5% ABV Winemaker: Lisa Hinton We're big fans of Maryland's Old Westminister Winery, run by three siblings.  Drew Baker, the vineyard manager, explains the origin story: "In 2009, family discussions began on how to preserve our farm and put the land to work. We were abducted by the idea of planting a vineyard. We all agreed that growing and making wine that reflects our land through a vineyard was an exciting proposition." So, they researched, traveled, tasted and consulted, and made it happen by 2011, when they planted their first vineyards.  Their first vintage was 2013, and now they produce 30,000 bottles total, with everything done by hand, grown in Maryland and farmed organically.  Middle sis Lisa, a chemist by training, started making the wine for her family's project when she was just 23! They mak